It was meant to be a day of celebration for Cameron van der Burgh. But by lunch time yesterday, the Commonwealth and World Champion swimmer’s 24th birthday had turned into a nightmare. In a home burglary half of his trophy and medal collection was stolen.
The swimmer’s parents’ home in Pretoria was broken into and ransacked yesterday. His mother discovered the crime when she returned from a shopping trip.
“I had left for swim practice and my mum had gone out to the shops to grab a few things for my birthday party, so nobody was at home,” Van der Burgh told the Saturday Star last night. When my mum got home she could not believe her eyes. Almost everything had been taken. They broke through all our security bars and robbed us in broad daylight. I cannot believe this.”
He was distraught to find his most prized possessions gone.
“Around half of my medals and trophies were stolen, I am heartbroken. I know that insurance will definitely pay out, but that’s not the issue. There is no way to replace the medals and trophies that I won. It’s not like I can go and buy myself new ones,” said Van der Burgh, who will represent SA at the London Olympics.
“I’m really glad that nobody got hurt though, because that is the most important thing.”
He plans to contact the international swimming body to see if it is possible to replace the stolen medals. “It’s going to be very difficult to replace them as each medal and trophy that I won was made in a different country, and to replace them would be near impossible.”
Van der Burgh said he was also unhappy with the way the police had dealt with the case.
“When I got home from practice I called the police immediately, but they came half an hour later. On top of that none of the police officers even checked for any fingerprints…”
He is leaving for a training camp in Europe on Tuesday prior to the London Games, but said he feared that that the burglary had caused him to lose focus on the Olympics.
“Before the incident I was 100 percent focused on the upcoming games, now I have lost some of that focus.”
They planned to go ahead with his party last night, despite the break-in. “At the end of the day nobody was hurt and we should be thankful, so my mum and I thought, why not go ahead with the party and have a good time, and put the incident behind us.”
Showing posts with label sports trophies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sports trophies. Show all posts
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Manor’s 10th Division One Crown Retires Trophy
Champions of champions! That's the Manor Building netball team. When the Torbay Netball League held their annual netball awards night at the Pavilions Restaurant in Torquay, Manor Building took centre.
The champions in the League's top division were unbeaten in all 18 games of the season. It was the tenth time in 11 years, which meant they got to keep the trophy. Manor Building also won the Paula Tournament and the Versatility Tournament. Team member Kriss Westacott also won the player of the year in the 25-40 age group.
The evening included netball trophies and medals for the top three placed teams from Division One, Two and Three. There were also two cup competition awards as well as an award for the best umpire from each division.
There were player of the year awards in each age group from under 25 to over 40 from each division, the Outstanding Contribution to Netball in Torbay and the Fairplay Award.
Other winners included Pink Panthers from Division One, who finished runners up after starting in Division Three only three years ago.
Pink Panthers came in third in the Paula Smith Tournament and finished second in the Versatility Tournament. And their player Helena Wykes-Dart also picked up the under-25 player of the year award amongst three others.
The Outstanding Contribution award went to Beryl D'Alessandro who has done so much for the sport in the area, including running her own league and many teams including the Plainmoor Gulls.
Fairplay Award, which was created this year in memory of Dawn Wotton who was ever-present in netball in Torbay whether it was on the court or off it, was won by Plainmoor Gulls C.
The champions in the League's top division were unbeaten in all 18 games of the season. It was the tenth time in 11 years, which meant they got to keep the trophy. Manor Building also won the Paula Tournament and the Versatility Tournament. Team member Kriss Westacott also won the player of the year in the 25-40 age group.
The evening included netball trophies and medals for the top three placed teams from Division One, Two and Three. There were also two cup competition awards as well as an award for the best umpire from each division.
There were player of the year awards in each age group from under 25 to over 40 from each division, the Outstanding Contribution to Netball in Torbay and the Fairplay Award.
Other winners included Pink Panthers from Division One, who finished runners up after starting in Division Three only three years ago.
Pink Panthers came in third in the Paula Smith Tournament and finished second in the Versatility Tournament. And their player Helena Wykes-Dart also picked up the under-25 player of the year award amongst three others.
The Outstanding Contribution award went to Beryl D'Alessandro who has done so much for the sport in the area, including running her own league and many teams including the Plainmoor Gulls.
Fairplay Award, which was created this year in memory of Dawn Wotton who was ever-present in netball in Torbay whether it was on the court or off it, was won by Plainmoor Gulls C.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Primary Schools Soccer Trophies Awarded
Following the 21st season of the Bury St Edmunds and District Primary School Football League, Bardwell Playing Fields hosted the annual end-of-season event to mark the presentations to the league winners on Saturday.
Twenty five teams took part in the competition, split into three leagues, with the three league winners Tollgate, St Edmunds and Barrow each playing a match against a representative team drawn from the teams in their league.
Following the action presentations of the soccer trophies and custom medals, kindly sponsored by the Bury Free Press, were made to the league winners and runners-up. Presentations were also made to Guildhall Feoffment, St Edmunds and Thurston as winners of the fairplay competition.
Any primary school in west Suffolk who would like to take part next season please contact Derek Smith on 01284 701949 as soon as possible.
Twenty five teams took part in the competition, split into three leagues, with the three league winners Tollgate, St Edmunds and Barrow each playing a match against a representative team drawn from the teams in their league.
Following the action presentations of the soccer trophies and custom medals, kindly sponsored by the Bury Free Press, were made to the league winners and runners-up. Presentations were also made to Guildhall Feoffment, St Edmunds and Thurston as winners of the fairplay competition.
Any primary school in west Suffolk who would like to take part next season please contact Derek Smith on 01284 701949 as soon as possible.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Archery Club Scores Bulls Eye Wins
So much for first time jitters. Some of the younger members of the Moose Jaw Thunder Creek Archery club competed in their first provincial competition over the weekend.
“It was a really good weekend,” said Tyler Moore, President of the club. “The kids did really good and they all had fun.”
With over 192 athletes competing in the Junior Olympic Program on Saturday in Prince Albert, the local club did particularly well as three members won trophies for their achievements.
Meaghan Cleave won second place in the 10 m distance, Grace Geradts finished in fourth place in the 15 m distance and Chris Geradts won third place in the 15 m distance.
“They didn’t know how to compare themselves to because it was their first time and you are competed with others from all over the province in your level,” stated Moore. “With the Junior Olympic Program, it is based on a score, not based on age.”
With 142 athletes on Sunday, some of the club members participated in the provincial target competition and five custom medals were brought home. Tyler Moore won the gold medal in the male unlimited class and Jason Cleave won bronze in the male unlimited class. In the female unlimited class, Karlie Cleave brought home the bronze medal, Hailey Cleave won the gold medal in pre-cub and Meaghan Cleave won a silver medal in the pee-wee category.
“It was a really good weekend,” said Tyler Moore, President of the club. “The kids did really good and they all had fun.”
With over 192 athletes competing in the Junior Olympic Program on Saturday in Prince Albert, the local club did particularly well as three members won trophies for their achievements.
Meaghan Cleave won second place in the 10 m distance, Grace Geradts finished in fourth place in the 15 m distance and Chris Geradts won third place in the 15 m distance.
“They didn’t know how to compare themselves to because it was their first time and you are competed with others from all over the province in your level,” stated Moore. “With the Junior Olympic Program, it is based on a score, not based on age.”
With 142 athletes on Sunday, some of the club members participated in the provincial target competition and five custom medals were brought home. Tyler Moore won the gold medal in the male unlimited class and Jason Cleave won bronze in the male unlimited class. In the female unlimited class, Karlie Cleave brought home the bronze medal, Hailey Cleave won the gold medal in pre-cub and Meaghan Cleave won a silver medal in the pee-wee category.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Reeves' Golf Future Temporarily On Hold
Little has ever distracted Crystal Reeves from playing golf.
Fewer things have kept Reeves from succeeding at one of the most difficult sports.
In her parent’s home, there are hundreds of trophies and plaques, not to mention framed pictures, for winning tournaments, beginning when she was in elementary school in Broken Arrow.
Hardly a day passes that Reeves – a 2008 Broken Arrow High School graduate and Class 6A state champion that spring – doesn’t do something related to golf. It could be putting to conditioning, perhaps watching The Golf Channel.
The game has carried her through almost four years of college and it will take the 22-year-old beyond Oral Roberts University. But, for the next two or three weeks, Reeves may not touch her clubs or even see a golf course. Her future – playing professional golf – is on hold. Up to her elbows in scholastics, this finance major is completing her classwork and preparing for final exams to graduate.
“Oh,” she said, giggling, “there’s a senior paper I have to deliver. That’s really big thing. Everything is going by so fast.”
A four-year letterman for the Lady Eagles, Reeves has been a decorated player. She’s been the Summit League player of the week six times and maintains an average around 75. When her college career is finished, Reeves will move to the next level early in the summer. Likely, she’ll play the Futures Tour, the minor league circuit for the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
But, Reeves doesn’t want to get ahead of herself. “Right now, I want to enjoy the moment,” she said. “I love ORU and our season isn’t over. I want to take one-thing-at-a-time.”
Reeves admitted some groundwork has been prepared for her post-college days. “We’ve done some things but I am keeping my options opens,” she said. “To take that step (LPGA), you have to be prepared in a lot of areas. One of them is making sure my game is ready.”
Fewer things have kept Reeves from succeeding at one of the most difficult sports.
In her parent’s home, there are hundreds of trophies and plaques, not to mention framed pictures, for winning tournaments, beginning when she was in elementary school in Broken Arrow.
Hardly a day passes that Reeves – a 2008 Broken Arrow High School graduate and Class 6A state champion that spring – doesn’t do something related to golf. It could be putting to conditioning, perhaps watching The Golf Channel.
The game has carried her through almost four years of college and it will take the 22-year-old beyond Oral Roberts University. But, for the next two or three weeks, Reeves may not touch her clubs or even see a golf course. Her future – playing professional golf – is on hold. Up to her elbows in scholastics, this finance major is completing her classwork and preparing for final exams to graduate.
“Oh,” she said, giggling, “there’s a senior paper I have to deliver. That’s really big thing. Everything is going by so fast.”
A four-year letterman for the Lady Eagles, Reeves has been a decorated player. She’s been the Summit League player of the week six times and maintains an average around 75. When her college career is finished, Reeves will move to the next level early in the summer. Likely, she’ll play the Futures Tour, the minor league circuit for the Ladies Professional Golf Association.
But, Reeves doesn’t want to get ahead of herself. “Right now, I want to enjoy the moment,” she said. “I love ORU and our season isn’t over. I want to take one-thing-at-a-time.”
Reeves admitted some groundwork has been prepared for her post-college days. “We’ve done some things but I am keeping my options opens,” she said. “To take that step (LPGA), you have to be prepared in a lot of areas. One of them is making sure my game is ready.”
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Girls Make It Four Trophies for Trinity
The pupils of Trinity Catholic School (Aspley) won their fourth 5-a-side trophy of the season at Harvey Hadden. Trinity teams have already won the U12 Girls and U16 Girls' Indoor 5-a-sides and the U13 Boys' Outdoor 5-a-sides, organized by Nottingham Schools' Football Association.
Along with five other teams from City Secondary Schools, Trinity had qualified for the final of the NSFA U14 Girls' Indoor 5-a-side competition from preliminary rounds.
They dominated the league-based competition winning four of the five matches to record 13 points. Their only blemish was when they faced Djanogly in a very close game which ended as a 1-1 draw.
The battle for second place was also very close with Farnborough and Nottingham Emmanuel both finishing with nine points from three victories. However, the girls from Emmanuel had a much better goal difference and were awarded the runners-up medals.
The trophies and medals were presented by Colin Hammond, the Chairman of Nottingham Schools' Football Association.
Along with five other teams from City Secondary Schools, Trinity had qualified for the final of the NSFA U14 Girls' Indoor 5-a-side competition from preliminary rounds.
They dominated the league-based competition winning four of the five matches to record 13 points. Their only blemish was when they faced Djanogly in a very close game which ended as a 1-1 draw.
The battle for second place was also very close with Farnborough and Nottingham Emmanuel both finishing with nine points from three victories. However, the girls from Emmanuel had a much better goal difference and were awarded the runners-up medals.
The trophies and medals were presented by Colin Hammond, the Chairman of Nottingham Schools' Football Association.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Holley Gone Despite Four Trophies
The much-fired football boss Barry Fry once left a memorable message on his answer- machine after being told his time had run out at Birmingham City. "Kirstine's out, and I'm down the Job Centre as usual looking for employment," callers were told.
Fry had the happy knack of bouncing back, accepting the old maxim that there are two types of managers in football: those who have been sacked and those who will be sacked.
Change is inevitable in management and coaching — unless your name is Alex Ferguson, perhaps, and even Manchester United's manager has had the odd wobble during his 25 years in charge at Old Trafford. Those who enter gold-watch territory are exceptions to the rule, with their longevity invariably backed up by glowing achievement. And that achievement has to be ongoing if the example of Dean Richards at Leicester is anything to go by. A club legend of 23 years, he was axed despite a reign as team boss that was hugely successful in terms of trophies won.
As a leading writer asked at the time: "If a local legend responsible for two European Cups and seven trophies in six years is deemed surplus to requirements, there really is nothing to separate rugby from the worst knee-jerk excesses of professional football."
Sean Holley stuck around longer than most coaches, his stint at the Ospreys spanning close on nine years, but now he is leaving.
It is the end of an era. His critics, of whom there are many, might even style it the end of an error. But that would be harsh. Holley has helped coach the Ospreys to four trophies, more than any of his regional rivals have managed, and is nobody's fool. He has developed players for Wales and is a details man who has had facts and figures at his fingertips throughout his time at the region. His PR skills are good, too, with the former Hartpury College coach able to tiptoe adeptly through press conference minefields and steer clear of controversy.
But, ultimately, you can be the nicest guy in the world and it won't count for anything in coaching if you are unable to deliver results that people want.
Fry had the happy knack of bouncing back, accepting the old maxim that there are two types of managers in football: those who have been sacked and those who will be sacked.
Change is inevitable in management and coaching — unless your name is Alex Ferguson, perhaps, and even Manchester United's manager has had the odd wobble during his 25 years in charge at Old Trafford. Those who enter gold-watch territory are exceptions to the rule, with their longevity invariably backed up by glowing achievement. And that achievement has to be ongoing if the example of Dean Richards at Leicester is anything to go by. A club legend of 23 years, he was axed despite a reign as team boss that was hugely successful in terms of trophies won.
As a leading writer asked at the time: "If a local legend responsible for two European Cups and seven trophies in six years is deemed surplus to requirements, there really is nothing to separate rugby from the worst knee-jerk excesses of professional football."
Sean Holley stuck around longer than most coaches, his stint at the Ospreys spanning close on nine years, but now he is leaving.
It is the end of an era. His critics, of whom there are many, might even style it the end of an error. But that would be harsh. Holley has helped coach the Ospreys to four trophies, more than any of his regional rivals have managed, and is nobody's fool. He has developed players for Wales and is a details man who has had facts and figures at his fingertips throughout his time at the region. His PR skills are good, too, with the former Hartpury College coach able to tiptoe adeptly through press conference minefields and steer clear of controversy.
But, ultimately, you can be the nicest guy in the world and it won't count for anything in coaching if you are unable to deliver results that people want.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Peshtigo Slates Youth Wrestling Tourney Jan. 21
The annual Peshtigo Youth Wrestling Tournament will be held on Saturday, January 21 in the high school gym. Weigh-ins are from 7am-8:30am for the folkstyle mat classic and cost is $10 for pre-registration and $12 walk-in.
Pre-registration is due by Tuesday, January 17. All checks should be made payable to the Bulldog Booster Club.
Divisions are kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Divisions may be subject to change due to number of registrants and weight variations. Custom medals will be awarded for first through 4th place and ribbons for all pins. The 10 member team tourney is $15 with trophies for the top 4 places. For more information contact Joni Bednar 715-923-5697, Lisa Drees 715-923-4282 or email justlikejoni@gmail.com.
Divisions are kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-8. Divisions may be subject to change due to number of registrants and weight variations. Custom medals will be awarded for first through 4th place and ribbons for all pins. The 10 member team tourney is $15 with trophies for the top 4 places. For more information contact Joni Bednar 715-923-5697, Lisa Drees 715-923-4282 or email justlikejoni@gmail.com.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
No. 1 With A Bullet
A cluttered wall of awards and trophies highlights James McGinty's blossoming career as a competitive shooter. The scars on his wrist remind him how lucky he is to still have a shot in life.
Not many could shoot faster and more accurately than the township resident, especially for his age. A quick hand and an even faster trigger finger had made McGinty, 20, one of the most gifted pistol shooters in the country. By age 18, he had the shooting world in his holster and national championships in his scope. McGinty had already won prestigious titles, including finishing high overall at the New Jersey International Defensive Pistol Association match and receiving titles such as division champion and high junior in 2008.
That same year, he was a division champion in the Custom Defense Pistol category at the Pennsylvania International Defensive Pistol Association match and followed with the open division title at the Summer Blast charity pistol match in the same state. A trip to compete in the International Practical Shooting Confederation World Shoot XV in Bali, Indonesia, soon followed, and McGinty's team of four shooters finished first in the world in the Junior category held every three years.
As good as 2008 treated this sharpshooting modern-day cowboy, 2009 took him for the ride of his life — just not what he was aiming for. One late summer night, McGinty was driving his BMW down a dirt road near his home when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer. His vehicle slammed into a tree as the deer scampered away. His vehicle was totaled.
Among other injuries, McGinty's shooting wrist was broken in two places, leaving his career in jeopardy. "You learn from your mistakes," McGinty said last week behind the counter at the Ready Aim Fire shooting range and gun shop in Bristol, Pa., which his father, Joe, owns. "A well-built car saved my life," he said.
A photo of the smashed vehicle hangs on the same cluttered wall of awards and trophies in the gun shop and steals more attention than the polished plaques bearing impressive shooting accomplishments.
Not many could shoot faster and more accurately than the township resident, especially for his age. A quick hand and an even faster trigger finger had made McGinty, 20, one of the most gifted pistol shooters in the country. By age 18, he had the shooting world in his holster and national championships in his scope. McGinty had already won prestigious titles, including finishing high overall at the New Jersey International Defensive Pistol Association match and receiving titles such as division champion and high junior in 2008.
That same year, he was a division champion in the Custom Defense Pistol category at the Pennsylvania International Defensive Pistol Association match and followed with the open division title at the Summer Blast charity pistol match in the same state. A trip to compete in the International Practical Shooting Confederation World Shoot XV in Bali, Indonesia, soon followed, and McGinty's team of four shooters finished first in the world in the Junior category held every three years.
As good as 2008 treated this sharpshooting modern-day cowboy, 2009 took him for the ride of his life — just not what he was aiming for. One late summer night, McGinty was driving his BMW down a dirt road near his home when he swerved to avoid hitting a deer. His vehicle slammed into a tree as the deer scampered away. His vehicle was totaled.
Among other injuries, McGinty's shooting wrist was broken in two places, leaving his career in jeopardy. "You learn from your mistakes," McGinty said last week behind the counter at the Ready Aim Fire shooting range and gun shop in Bristol, Pa., which his father, Joe, owns. "A well-built car saved my life," he said.
A photo of the smashed vehicle hangs on the same cluttered wall of awards and trophies in the gun shop and steals more attention than the polished plaques bearing impressive shooting accomplishments.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Lorin Sports Hall of Fame Ready to Reopen
The Lorain Sports Hall of Fame Museum (LSHOF), has been an influential part of the community for over 40 years. Two years ago the LSHOF was forced to closed but on Thurs., Oct. 20 will mark the reopening of the newly renovated museum, located in the lobby of the St. Joseph Community Center on the corner of 20th St. and Livingston Avenue. The LSHOF will celebrate the reopening with a reception and open house from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and appetizers and beverages will be served.
LSHOF co-chairmen Ted Driscol and Ron Feldkamp are happy to have the museum open again. “It’s really great,” said Feldkamp, who been involved with the LSHOF for 16 years. “We really like this location. We put a lot of hard work into this and we’re glad to be back here.” Driscol, who’s been involved with the LSHOF for 12 years, credited South Shore Community Development Corporation and Ohio Realty Advisors for making it possible for them to reopen at St. Joseph Community Center. “We feel great about being a part of the revitalization of the St. Joseph Community Center,” Driscol said.
Driscol added he is very grateful for the donations that people sent, and said people we be surprised by their new look. “We had enough funds to improve the appearance of it and it will look different to people who have been here before,” Driscol said. “My favorite part of the museum are the new arrangements and identification of the plaques.” The LSHOF has over 300 plaques of individuals and teams, and Driscol said their new format will be user friendly. “The manner which they are displayed will make it easier for visibility and access to finding information,” he said.
Feldkamp said he likes the displays of the trophies from all the high schools in Lorain. The city once had five high schools, which included Lorain High, Southview, Admiral King, Lorain Catholic and neighboring Clearview High School in Sheffield Township. Today Lorain High and Clearview are the only high schools that remain. “It’s great to see all those trophies from the different high schools, because we down to two and it’s great to see all that history,” Feldkamp said.
Both agree that the LSHOF is vital for the city and they hope it will remain open for a long time. “Our town has a very long and rich history of sports, and people of Lorain are very passionate about sports on a local basis,” Driscol said. “And consequently our assignment is to display that history, whether it’s through the induction plaques, or through memorabilia.” “I think it’s really good for Lorain,” Feldkamp said. “It’s a lot of hard work and we do our best to have a great induction class every year, and we’re glad we can showcase all these great athletes.”
The museum is filled with all sorts of Lorain sports memorabilia and information that dates back to the 19th century, according to Driscol. Plaques honor the outstanding local athletes who have been enshrined in the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame over the past 40 years. Free and open to the public, the museum hours are Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays noon to 3 p.m.
LSHOF co-chairmen Ted Driscol and Ron Feldkamp are happy to have the museum open again. “It’s really great,” said Feldkamp, who been involved with the LSHOF for 16 years. “We really like this location. We put a lot of hard work into this and we’re glad to be back here.” Driscol, who’s been involved with the LSHOF for 12 years, credited South Shore Community Development Corporation and Ohio Realty Advisors for making it possible for them to reopen at St. Joseph Community Center. “We feel great about being a part of the revitalization of the St. Joseph Community Center,” Driscol said.
Driscol added he is very grateful for the donations that people sent, and said people we be surprised by their new look. “We had enough funds to improve the appearance of it and it will look different to people who have been here before,” Driscol said. “My favorite part of the museum are the new arrangements and identification of the plaques.” The LSHOF has over 300 plaques of individuals and teams, and Driscol said their new format will be user friendly. “The manner which they are displayed will make it easier for visibility and access to finding information,” he said.
Feldkamp said he likes the displays of the trophies from all the high schools in Lorain. The city once had five high schools, which included Lorain High, Southview, Admiral King, Lorain Catholic and neighboring Clearview High School in Sheffield Township. Today Lorain High and Clearview are the only high schools that remain. “It’s great to see all those trophies from the different high schools, because we down to two and it’s great to see all that history,” Feldkamp said.
Both agree that the LSHOF is vital for the city and they hope it will remain open for a long time. “Our town has a very long and rich history of sports, and people of Lorain are very passionate about sports on a local basis,” Driscol said. “And consequently our assignment is to display that history, whether it’s through the induction plaques, or through memorabilia.” “I think it’s really good for Lorain,” Feldkamp said. “It’s a lot of hard work and we do our best to have a great induction class every year, and we’re glad we can showcase all these great athletes.”
The museum is filled with all sorts of Lorain sports memorabilia and information that dates back to the 19th century, according to Driscol. Plaques honor the outstanding local athletes who have been enshrined in the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame over the past 40 years. Free and open to the public, the museum hours are Mondays and Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesdays noon to 3 p.m.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Dirt Bike Champ Rules
The bike’s motor revs up as Tristin Fry starts the vehicle. The focus and determination is in his eyes. He is ready to ride. Fry, an 8-year-old from Chesapeake, participates in extreme dirt bike racing. He has won 12 straight races in his class. Extreme dirt biking is done on a pre-marked track through the woods.
In the Pee Wee division, the track is two or three miles and the racers get 30 minutes to complete the race. Competitors have a barcode on their helmet that organizers scan to keep track of their time. Sweepers, volunteers on ATVs who supervise, make sure the racers are safe. The division is split into classes by age group. A class is 9 to 11 year olds, B class, which Tristin is in, is 7 and 8 year olds and the C class is 4 to 6 year olds.
There are two different titles to win: best in class and best overall in the race. During this stint, Tristin has won seven overall race title trophies and five best in class. His room gleams with all the medals and trophies he has won in his three-year racing span.
Plaques with his place and number he placed line one of the walls.
This past summer at a race in Belpre Tristin decided to compete in the youth class with a bigger bike, longer track requirement and 45 minutes time frame. He hit an obstacle during this rainy day. Tristin said he raced down a hill with mud puddle in the middle. Due to the slick conditions, he got stuck in the puddle. “He said the water was waist deep,” his father, Danny Fry, said. “But he got out of the hole and finished the race. Seven kids didn’t even finish.”
Tristin got involved in racing thanks to his uncle. His uncle had an unused all-terrain vehicle and gave it to Tristin for Christmas when he was 5 years old. He rode the four-wheeler without a helmet the first time out and rolled it over. He was not injured.
Despite the mishap, the family decided to continue to let him ride. They went to a race of 5 year olds racing on mini-ATVs. Tristan won the race. He raced four different races on the four-wheeler.
Nerves ran high during the beginning of his racing tenure. “The first few races I was very nervous,” his mother, Rhonda Fry, said. “Now I have total confidence in him. He uses good judgment.”
In the Pee Wee division, the track is two or three miles and the racers get 30 minutes to complete the race. Competitors have a barcode on their helmet that organizers scan to keep track of their time. Sweepers, volunteers on ATVs who supervise, make sure the racers are safe. The division is split into classes by age group. A class is 9 to 11 year olds, B class, which Tristin is in, is 7 and 8 year olds and the C class is 4 to 6 year olds.
There are two different titles to win: best in class and best overall in the race. During this stint, Tristin has won seven overall race title trophies and five best in class. His room gleams with all the medals and trophies he has won in his three-year racing span.
Plaques with his place and number he placed line one of the walls.
This past summer at a race in Belpre Tristin decided to compete in the youth class with a bigger bike, longer track requirement and 45 minutes time frame. He hit an obstacle during this rainy day. Tristin said he raced down a hill with mud puddle in the middle. Due to the slick conditions, he got stuck in the puddle. “He said the water was waist deep,” his father, Danny Fry, said. “But he got out of the hole and finished the race. Seven kids didn’t even finish.”
Tristin got involved in racing thanks to his uncle. His uncle had an unused all-terrain vehicle and gave it to Tristin for Christmas when he was 5 years old. He rode the four-wheeler without a helmet the first time out and rolled it over. He was not injured.
Despite the mishap, the family decided to continue to let him ride. They went to a race of 5 year olds racing on mini-ATVs. Tristan won the race. He raced four different races on the four-wheeler.
Nerves ran high during the beginning of his racing tenure. “The first few races I was very nervous,” his mother, Rhonda Fry, said. “Now I have total confidence in him. He uses good judgment.”
Thursday, October 13, 2011
High School Memorabilia Up for Sale
Here's your chance to own a piece of Almaguin history. A pile of treasure is up for grabs — trophies, graduation plaques, more than 700 lockers, desks, shelving and old school athletic uniforms. The public will have a chance to bid on their favorites Saturday at 10 a.m. at the former Almaguin Highlands Secondary School off Highway 124 between Sundridge and South River.
Al Bottomley, a trustee with the Near North District School Board, said there is little wall space in the new high school to accommodate the troves of memorabilia. The new $28-million school opened last month. Bottomley said attempts were made to contact people who may be interested in the sports plaques and trophies, but there was no response.
The lockers, however, are a different story. "As soon as people heard the school was closing, gun owners started to ask about the lockers," Bottomley said during last week's board meeting. "We have a lot, probably 700 to 800 of them." Also on the auction list are science equipment from the 1960s, electronics and other memorabilia. "We haven't even gone through all the rooms yet. There's stuff from an industrial physics course, plaques more than eight feet long and artwork," Bottomley said. Money raised from the auction will go toward paying for theater seating in the new high school. Theater seating costs $156,000 — the school needs to raise another $80,000 to reach its goal.
Bottomley hopes alumni will return home over the Thanksgiving long weekend and drop by to see the new high school and maybe buy something from the old one. "I have no idea who is going to show up. But there are a few treasures there." The school board is in the process of declaring the property and building surplus.
In the meantime, Bottomley warned trustees that until the school is sold there maybe a problem with vandalism. "I think it's something the board should be worried about," he said. "It's an isolated building and it's laying there like a corpse." Bottomley said he would love to see someone buy the building. "It would be really nice to see it used and there is potential for things like a warehouse."
Al Bottomley, a trustee with the Near North District School Board, said there is little wall space in the new high school to accommodate the troves of memorabilia. The new $28-million school opened last month. Bottomley said attempts were made to contact people who may be interested in the sports plaques and trophies, but there was no response.
The lockers, however, are a different story. "As soon as people heard the school was closing, gun owners started to ask about the lockers," Bottomley said during last week's board meeting. "We have a lot, probably 700 to 800 of them." Also on the auction list are science equipment from the 1960s, electronics and other memorabilia. "We haven't even gone through all the rooms yet. There's stuff from an industrial physics course, plaques more than eight feet long and artwork," Bottomley said. Money raised from the auction will go toward paying for theater seating in the new high school. Theater seating costs $156,000 — the school needs to raise another $80,000 to reach its goal.
Bottomley hopes alumni will return home over the Thanksgiving long weekend and drop by to see the new high school and maybe buy something from the old one. "I have no idea who is going to show up. But there are a few treasures there." The school board is in the process of declaring the property and building surplus.
In the meantime, Bottomley warned trustees that until the school is sold there maybe a problem with vandalism. "I think it's something the board should be worried about," he said. "It's an isolated building and it's laying there like a corpse." Bottomley said he would love to see someone buy the building. "It would be really nice to see it used and there is potential for things like a warehouse."
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
New Display in Longhorn Gym Highlights NSAA District Feats
When Longhorn fans attend the first home volleyball game next week in the high school gym, a display of NSAA district plaques will surely catch their eye. On the gym’s south wall are two long rows of Nebraska School Activity Association (NSAA) district plaques, noting CCS students’ accomplishments in athletics, speech and play productions.
CCS Activities Director Marc Mroczek and teacher/coach Chris Sander found all the plaques and moved them to the more prominent display this summer. They said it took them several days to clean out the trophy cases both in the East 9th St. school building and at the Wellington site. They were stacked randomly, and most were unable to be read. “People need to see the accomplishments by our students,” Sander said. “It might motivate kids when they see them in that they want to be part of that,” he added. Mroczek agreed. “I don’t think most people realize the success our school has had,” he said.
While it was a lot of work, both Mroczek and Sander know people will appreciate seeing them more visibly displayed. They had the help of maintenance head Kent Silvester and bus mechanic Del Rehn in getting the support system built into which the plaques were placed.
In all, there are 109 plaques on the wall, 68 for NSAA district championships or state qualification, and another 41 runner-up plaques. Up until 1977, the NSAA awarded trophies, Mroczek said, but after that the association went to awarding plaques. The NSAA activity trophies earned by CCS will remain at the Wellington site. Mroczek said the glass-front trophy case in the main lobby at the school will now contain NSAA plaques and trophies from the current years as well as the school’s two state championship trophies.
CCS Activities Director Marc Mroczek and teacher/coach Chris Sander found all the plaques and moved them to the more prominent display this summer. They said it took them several days to clean out the trophy cases both in the East 9th St. school building and at the Wellington site. They were stacked randomly, and most were unable to be read. “People need to see the accomplishments by our students,” Sander said. “It might motivate kids when they see them in that they want to be part of that,” he added. Mroczek agreed. “I don’t think most people realize the success our school has had,” he said.
While it was a lot of work, both Mroczek and Sander know people will appreciate seeing them more visibly displayed. They had the help of maintenance head Kent Silvester and bus mechanic Del Rehn in getting the support system built into which the plaques were placed.
In all, there are 109 plaques on the wall, 68 for NSAA district championships or state qualification, and another 41 runner-up plaques. Up until 1977, the NSAA awarded trophies, Mroczek said, but after that the association went to awarding plaques. The NSAA activity trophies earned by CCS will remain at the Wellington site. Mroczek said the glass-front trophy case in the main lobby at the school will now contain NSAA plaques and trophies from the current years as well as the school’s two state championship trophies.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Manchester Celebrates as the City Wins Two Trophies
The two clubs have endured decades of intense rivalry but Manchester was a city united yesterday. Ear-to-ear grins and more than a few hangovers were much in evidence on both sides of the city’s football divide as the celebrations for the historic double trophies day showed no sign of coming to an end.
Reds fans started their party on Saturday afternoon outside Old Trafford after a Wayne Rooney equalizer secured United the point they needed to win their record-breaking 19th league title. Blues fans gathered two hours later at their Eastlands home after midfielder Yaya Toure helped City to a 1-0 win over Stoke in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. For City it ended a 35-year wait for a trophy and meant both major domestic trophies competitions were taken by England’s north-west metropolis.
And the good times soon spread all over the city as fans partied. United supporter John Corless, 44, from New Moston, said: “There has always been fierce rivalry but it is great for the city. Manchester is the world’s football capital.” And lifelong City fan Bill Edwards, 60, said: “We’ve waited a long, long time but this is just the start of greater things.”
City supporter rock singer Liam Gallagher said after the Cup Final: “It was a great day out, I was very nervous but it’s all come good again. I’ve supported them for 35 years of my life. Come on, City!” And Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, took to Twitter to say: “Good times at Wembley. Congratulations to all Mancunians today.”
Reds fans started their party on Saturday afternoon outside Old Trafford after a Wayne Rooney equalizer secured United the point they needed to win their record-breaking 19th league title. Blues fans gathered two hours later at their Eastlands home after midfielder Yaya Toure helped City to a 1-0 win over Stoke in the FA Cup Final at Wembley. For City it ended a 35-year wait for a trophy and meant both major domestic trophies competitions were taken by England’s north-west metropolis.
And the good times soon spread all over the city as fans partied. United supporter John Corless, 44, from New Moston, said: “There has always been fierce rivalry but it is great for the city. Manchester is the world’s football capital.” And lifelong City fan Bill Edwards, 60, said: “We’ve waited a long, long time but this is just the start of greater things.”
City supporter rock singer Liam Gallagher said after the Cup Final: “It was a great day out, I was very nervous but it’s all come good again. I’ve supported them for 35 years of my life. Come on, City!” And Johnny Marr, former guitarist for The Smiths, took to Twitter to say: “Good times at Wembley. Congratulations to all Mancunians today.”
Monday, May 16, 2011
Saturday is PSA Awards Night
Suzanne Harrison loves being the mistress of ceremonies for the Paralympic Sports Association awards banquet. That’s because Harrison, the PSA program co-ordinator, gets to call out names of athletes who had a great year in their sport and award the trophies.
Maybe it’s sledge hockey or golf or swimming or tae kwan do or floor hockey or any of the many programs PSA offers people with disabilities from ages five to 60. Harrison will be handing out the hardware -14 trophies for athletes and eight volunteer recognition awards -when PSA hosts its annual banquet and family dance Saturday evening at the Continental Inn.
PSA has upward of 300 members with varying disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and visual impairments. Harrison also said there’s a growing of number of athletes with autism.
Maybe it’s sledge hockey or golf or swimming or tae kwan do or floor hockey or any of the many programs PSA offers people with disabilities from ages five to 60. Harrison will be handing out the hardware -14 trophies for athletes and eight volunteer recognition awards -when PSA hosts its annual banquet and family dance Saturday evening at the Continental Inn.
PSA has upward of 300 members with varying disabilities, including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, spinal cord injuries, and visual impairments. Harrison also said there’s a growing of number of athletes with autism.
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